Author archives: Shaun Liddle

  • All eyes on DHL Newlands for President’s Cup finals

    Sep 20, 16 • 1436 Views • General NewsComments Off on All eyes on DHL Newlands for President’s Cup finals

    The President’s Cup finals, presented by Totalsports, will take place at DHL Newlands on Heritage Day, 24th September. The President’s Cup is an annual Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) Club Rugby competition, which sees the top six teams...

  • Safari Sevens Update for Monday 19 September 2016

    Sep 19, 16 • 1194 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Safari Sevens Update for Monday 19 September 2016

    Foreign Whistlers Expected For Safari Sevens Four foreign whistlers are lined up to officiate at this weekend’s Safari Sevens. The four are Salem Atalah from France, Jack le Feuvre (England), Paulo Duarte (Portugal) and Vusumuzi Msibi (South Africa)....

  • World Renowned Rugby Innovation Summit to be hosted in Cape Town in December!

    Sep 19, 16 • 1142 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on World Renowned Rugby Innovation Summit to be hosted in Cape Town in December!

    South Africa, September 2016) The internationally acclaimed and globally recognised Rugby Innovation Summit is heading to Cape Town this December. Hosted at the Century City Conference Centre and Hotel from 6 – 8 December, this unique sport summit is...

  • Steval Pumas Injury report 19th September 2016

    Sep 19, 16 • 1104 Views • General NewsComments Off on Steval Pumas Injury report 19th September 2016

    The Steval Pumas have three new injuries from the match against DHL Western Province this past Saturday. Several other players are still recovering from injuries picked up in previous weeks. Here is the official injury update from physiotherapist Luzahn Louw....

  • Fidelity Energy partners with the Rugby Players’ Association

    Sep 19, 16 • 1022 Views • General NewsComments Off on Fidelity Energy partners with the Rugby Players’ Association

    Leading utilities and energy consultants Fidelity Energy has today been confirmed as the official energy partner of The Rugby Players’ Association. Fidelity Energy specialises in helping clients get the best value from their energy contracts, reduce their...

  • Border, Free State women defend titles

    Sep 19, 16 • 2372 Views • General NewsComments Off on Border, Free State women defend titles

    Border and Free State on Saturday successfully defended their titles in a thrilling finale to the SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial competition at the BCM Stadium in East London. Border won the A Section Final for the fourth time in a row as they defeated...

  • All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa 19 September 2016

    Sep 19, 16 • 1213 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on All Blacks squad for Argentina and South Africa 19 September 2016

    The All Blacks squad to tour Argentina and South Africa for the last two Tests of the Investec Rugby Championship has been finalised. The All Blacks squad flies out to Argentina on Friday to prepare for the Test against Argentina at Estadio Jose Amalfitani in...

  • Secure your seat for BNZ Crusaders vs Lions in 2017

    Sep 19, 16 • 1309 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Secure your seat for BNZ Crusaders vs Lions in 2017

    History will be made in 2017 when the BNZ Crusaders host the British & Irish Lions for the first time at AMI Stadium on Saturday 10th June, and season ticket holders have a chance to be there with an exclusive ‘right to buy’ offer. Tickets for this...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens win Rugby Africa title

    Sep 19, 16 • 1739 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, SpringboksComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens win Rugby Africa title

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens on Sunday continued their fine form in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Harare, Zimbabwe, to advance through the competition unbeaten and claim the title. The team opened up the competition on Saturday with convincing...

  • RUGBY WORLD CUP LEGACY CONTINUES TO INSPIRE ONE YEAR ON

    Sep 19, 16 • 1342 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RUGBY WORLD CUP LEGACY CONTINUES TO INSPIRE ONE YEAR ON

    September 18 marks one year on from Rugby World Cup 2015 Legacy continues to inspire and attract more participants, improve facilities and strengthen the training and recruitment of coaches and referees One year on from Rugby World Cup 2015, the most...

  • Semi Final Round Up

    Sep 19, 16 • 967 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Semi Final Round Up

    Menengai Cream Homeboyz 24 Resolution Impala Saracens 12 Tony Onyango touched down, Leonard Mugaisi converting for a 7-0 lead. Leon Adongo responded for the Sarries, reacting quickest to the loose ball, his unconverted try bring the score to 7-5. Onyango...

  •  Bond University Queensland Country go down 66-36 to the Perth Spirit

    Sep 19, 16 • 1068 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on  Bond University Queensland Country go down 66-36 to the Perth Spirit

    Bond University Queensland Country have gone down to the Perth Spirit 66-36 at the University of Western Australia, in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship (NRC). Perth Spirit outscored Country nine tries to five, with Western Force winger...

  • SPIRIT CRUSH QUEENSLAND COUNTRY IN PERTH

    Sep 19, 16 • 1521 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on SPIRIT CRUSH QUEENSLAND COUNTRY IN PERTH

    A Luke Morohan hat-trick has lifted the Perth Spirit to their second win in as many weeks, following a 66-36 victory in a try-scoring frenzy against Queensland Country at McGillivray Oval on Sunday afternoon. Queensland Country dominated territory and held...

  • 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 4 REVIEW

    Sep 19, 16 • 1074 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on 2016 BUILDCORP NRC: ROUND 4 REVIEW

    Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship saw Wallabies squad members pushing for selection in the upcoming Rugby Championship tour, as they played alongside the nation’s best up-and-coming stars also asserting their intentions for a...

  • Bok Women’s Sevens off to firing start in Zimbabwe

    Sep 19, 16 • 1252 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, SpringboksComments Off on Bok Women’s Sevens off to firing start in Zimbabwe

    The Springbok Women’s Sevens got the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens off to a firing start in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday, with convincing victories in all three of their matches on the opening day of the tournament. The Springbok Women’s Sevens started...

  • Valiant Steval Pumas thwarted by DHL Western Province

    Sep 19, 16 • 1328 Views • General NewsComments Off on Valiant Steval Pumas thwarted by DHL Western Province

    A valiant Steval Pumas side competed fiercely with DHL Western Province until the very last minute at Newlands on Saturday evening, but eventually succumbed to a 31-23 loss at the hands of their much-favoured hosts. Heeding the call from coach MJ Mentz, the...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES EARN HARD FOUGHT VICTORY AGAINST ARGENTINA IN THE WEST

    Sep 19, 16 • 1464 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES EARN HARD FOUGHT VICTORY AGAINST ARGENTINA IN THE WEST

    The Qantas Wallabies have defeated Argentina 36 to 20 in front of 16, 202 fans at nib Stadium in Perth on Saturday night with scrumhalf Will Genia scoring two tries for Australia in a man of the match performance. The bonus point victory was built on defence...

  • Nondies Stun Leos

    Sep 19, 16 • 1178 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Nondies Stun Leos

    Nondescripts pulled off the first shock at the Christie Sevens, posting a 31-12 result over the Strathmore Leos in Pool C action at the RFUEA Grounds. Oscar Dennis scored twice in between Peter Makuba’s try  as the Red Lion led 17-5 at the break, the Leos...

  • McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Melbourne Rising

    Sep 19, 16 • 1116 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City lose to Melbourne Rising

    A second half fight back wasn’t enough for McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City, as they fell 46-28 to the Melbourne Rising in Round 4 of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship. The Rising out scored City six tries to four, but it was the home side’s...

  • RFU ANNOUNCES £220k UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

    Sep 19, 16 • 1523 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on RFU ANNOUNCES £220k UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP

    The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced a partnership with 15 universities across the country, pledging to invest two hundred and twenty thousand pounds into further strengthening the governing body’s commitment to supporting and growing the game...

  • Kenya Name Provisional Squad

    Sep 16, 16 • 1509 Views • General News, International, Sevens RugbyComments Off on Kenya Name Provisional Squad

    The Kenya Rugby Union has named a provisional Kenya Sevens squad ahead of next weekend’s Safari Sevens and the Africa Cup Sevens which will be held concurrently at the Safaricom Stadium from 23rd to 25th September. The teams to represent the country in...

  • Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss

    Sep 16, 16 • 1477 Views • General News, SpringboksComments Off on Springboks want to be more clinical, Strauss

    Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss said the prospects of playing the All Black in New Zealand is an exciting one for both newcomers as well as experienced players. The Springboks and the All Blacks play against each on Saturday at the AMI Stadium in round four...

  • Jason Ryan appointed to BNZ Crusaders coaching team

    Sep 16, 16 • 1168 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on Jason Ryan appointed to BNZ Crusaders coaching team

    The BNZ Crusaders have completed their coaching roster for 2017, appointing Jason Ryan as the Assistant Coach Forwards. Ryan will work alongside Scott Robertson as Head Coach, Brad Mooar as Assistant Coach and Leon MacDonald as Assistant Coach Backs. BNZ...

  • New Zealand Rugby teams up with ACC to expand player safety focus

    Sep 16, 16 • 1185 Views • General News, InternationalComments Off on New Zealand Rugby teams up with ACC to expand player safety focus

    The world leading RugbySmart programme is set to receive an additional $7m investment over the next four years to enhance and expand injury prevention education in our national game. Players, parents, volunteers and health providers are among those who will...

  • QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA TEST IN PERTH

    Sep 16, 16 • 2838 Views • General News, International, The Rugby ChampionshipComments Off on QANTAS WALLABIES FINALISE BENCH FOR ARGENTINA TEST IN PERTH

    Qantas Wallabies team to play Argentina in The Rugby Championship at nib Stadium, Perth at 6:05pm local time Scott Sio (21 Tests) Stephen Moore (c) (108 Tests) Sekope Kepu (69 Tests) Rob Simmons (63 Tests) Adam Coleman (3 Tests) Dean Mumm (49 Tests)...